In 2005, Amerie burst back onto the music scene with her fourth single "1 Thing", which was used as the theme song for the Will Smith movie "Hitch". "1 Thing" went to the top of the charts in various international markets, including the US, UK and others around the world. It earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (the album "Touch" was also nominated for the "Best Contemporary R&B Album" Grammy ). The album sold an estimated 800,000 copies worldwide and went gold in the US and silver in the UK.
Amerie's third album 'Because I Love It' was released in the UK , Europe and Asia in 2007. The single "Take Control" was released in October 2006, and it enjoyed international success. The second single "Gotta Work" did not fare as well in the charts, despite receiving heavy airplay on UK and European music video channels. The album has sold a combined total of 310,000 copies worldwide and is her most critically acclaimed album.
In late 2007, was reported that Amerie had left her label Columbia Records, and signed with the Island Def Jam Music Group.
Amerie revealed the album title to be changed from 'Breakups To Makeups' to 'In Love & War'. Amerie also announced that her first single off the album will be titled "Why R U?" produced by The Buchanans. The single premiered online in the week of May 11th and received fairly mixed reviews. The track itself is even compared to Mary J. Blige's "What's The 411?" and "My Life" album, because of the old school feel.
Amerie changed her artist name to Ameriie (extra I) in 2010. She said that it gave her more positive energy as an artist. She changed her artist name back to Amerie (without the extra I) with the double EP releases '4AM Mulholland' and 'After 4AM' in 2018.
Right now her main focus is on books, youtube channel and her son and husband.
Tell Me You Love Me
Amerie Lyrics
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I said, hey, I know it's been a minute
Since it's been good, baby, I ain't lyin'
You know a lil' somethin' missin'
Let me give you a piece of my mind
Maybe I need a little attention
Maybe I need a little affection
Baby, I need you to just tell me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna give you what you never had
'Til you're always thinkin' of me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I got what you need and you gon' see
Baby, I'm gonna make you love me
So just tell me you love me
I know I ain't the one to play
But I'ma tell you my love don't come cheap
You act like you don't want it
But I'll make you, I'ma make you see
Maybe I need a little attention
Maybe I need a little more time
Maybe I need a little affection
Baby, I need you to just tell me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna give you what you never had
'Til you're always thinkin' of me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I got what you need and you gon' see
Baby, I'm gonna make you love me
So just tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me
Ladies, if you love him and your lovin' so good
But he don't love you like you know he should
Say hey, hey, hey, hey, say hey, hey, hey, hey
Though he ain't tryin' to hear nothin' you say
But you know he'll love at the end of the day
Say hey, hey, hey, hey, say hey, hey, hey, hey
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you
So just tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me
Don't be shy, baby
Give me what you got
Give me what you got
Give me what you got
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you
Just tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me, hey
The song "Tell Me You Love Me" by Amerie is all about wanting more love and attention from the person she's with. She notices that something is missing in their relationship and suspects it might be because they aren't communicating enough. She then goes on to say that she needs more attention, more time, and more affection from her partner to feel loved and appreciated in the way she wants to be. She's determined to make her partner see that she's worth their love and affection and promises to do whatever it takes to make them love her.
Amerie's lyrics are vulnerable and honest, expressing the universal desire for love and affection. She wants to be reassured that her partner loves her and needs her to say it. She's confident in her ability to make them love her by giving them what they need and promises to be there for them whenever they need her.
Overall, "Tell Me You Love Me" is a catchy yet sincere song that captures the sometimes complicated nature of romantic relationships. It speaks to the need for open and honest communication to ensure that both partners are feeling loved and appreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon, I can feel it now
I can sense that something is not right in our relationship and we need to talk about it.
I said, hey, I know it's been a minute
Since it's been good, baby, I ain't lyin'
I acknowledge that our love life has not been great lately and I am not lying about it.
You know a lil' somethin' missin'
Let me give you a piece of my mind
I feel like there is something missing and I want to express my thoughts and feelings about it.
Maybe I need a little attention
Maybe I need a little more time
Maybe I need a little affection
Baby, I need you to just tell me
I am not sure what I need exactly, but I know that I need something from you and I want you to communicate with me about it.
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna give you what you never had
'Til you're always thinkin' of me
I am determined to make our relationship better and to give you everything you never had until you constantly think about me.
I know I ain't the one to play
But I'ma tell you my love don't come cheap
You act like you don't want it
But I'll make you, I'ma make you see
I am not someone who plays games in relationships, and my love is not cheap. You may act like you don't want it, but I will make you see how valuable it is.
So just tell me you love me
I want you to be honest with me and tell me that you love me.
Ladies, if you love him and your lovin' so good
But he don't love you like you know he should
Say hey, hey, hey, hey, say hey, hey, hey, hey
If you are in love with someone, and you know that they do not love you the way they should, you should speak up and tell them how you feel.
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you love me
I'm gonna make you
I am dedicated to making you love me, and I will do everything I can to make it happen.
Don't be shy, baby
Give me what you got
Give me what you got
Give me what you got
I want you to be open and honest with me, and to give me everything you have to offer in our relationship.
Just tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me
Just tell me you love me, hey
All I want is for you to tell me that you love me, and to mean it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMERIE MI MARIE ROGERS, TEDDY RILEY, ISAAC III FREEMAN, J. LOWE
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